Film · 1984

The Karate Kid

Name: The Karate Kid
Director: John G. Avildsen
Genre: Action, Romance, Family, Drama
Released: 1984
Duration: 126 min
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, William Zabka

by John G. Avildsen

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1984
Director: John G. Avildsen
Saga: The Karate Kid
Genres: Action Romance Family Drama
Countries: United States
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 06 min

Cast

Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Elisabeth Shue
Martin Kove
William Zabka
Bruce Malmuth
Chad McQueen
Randee Heller

Awards

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1985)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 59218

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)

References

In the “The Karate Kid” saga

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The Karate Kid Part IIJohn G. Avildsen · 1986B-Movie
The Karate Kid Part IIIJohn G. Avildsen · 1989B-Movie
The Next Karate KidChristopher Cain · 1994Rush
The Karate KidHarald Zwart · 2010B-Movie
Karate Kid: LegendsJonathan Entwistle · 2025Rush